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The Toothpick and the Elephant

Silly little toothpick the elephant scolded You cannot marry me For our ears do not match Can’t you see… No, I can’t, snapped the toothpick I’m as blind as a twig But we could be platonic lovers Don’t you agree… No I don’t, roared the elephant his tusks twirling round And with that, the toothpick hurled him tusks and all to the ground You might think to yourself This story has no moral But the point's indubitably immortal: With a blind toothpick never quarrel

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Date: 8/31/2024 9:22:00 PM
Never quarrel with an internally blind or deaf person. It will have drastic consequences. A story hilarious in tone but with great substance.
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Date: 8/30/2024 5:15:00 PM
It just might snap!
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Date: 8/30/2024 12:52:00 PM
Never quarrel with a toothpick is sound advice, or they may pick your teeth out whilst you sleep at night… Beryl
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Date: 8/30/2024 9:09:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun/cute write. That is right, never quarrel with a toothpick. Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. Have a fun day writing away....................
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Date: 8/29/2024 9:52:00 PM
Certainly good advice to take on board Gershon. Lol. Tom
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Date: 8/29/2024 8:51:00 PM
Fantastic ending. What a surprise. A toothpick. Funny. Thanks for sharing.
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